The Irish players impressed in the Capital One (league) Cup last night.
James Mc Lean scored twice as Sunderland beat Morcecombe 2-0, Kieran Westwood started in goal for the Black Cats.
Wes Hoolahan was on the mark for Norwich as they beat Scunthope 2-1 while Simon Cox scored for Nottingham Forest as they lost 4-1 to Wigan.
Kevin Kilbane netted as Coventry beat Birmingham 3-2 while Jonathan Walters goal couldn’t stop Stoke losing 4-3 to Swindon.
Former Ireland under age international James Collins scored a hat trick for Swindon.
Here’s Swindon boss Paulo Di Canio.
Enda Stevens featured at left back for Aston Villa as they beat Tranmere 3-0 while Shane Long scored twice as West Brom beat Yeovil 4-2.
Tonight Everton meet Leyton Orient at Goodison park, kick off is at 7.45
